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Tomorrows my 30th so I bought some goodies.

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So I don't have a ton of extra cash so unfortunately finishing my build is going to take longer than most people BUT I also decided to try and go for quality parts over inexpensive. Basically I want a lightweight mid length build that will be fun for the range and also reliable in the case of a zombie apocalypse(not serious).

 

What I already had:

 

-Mag Tactical Lower

 

-Mag tactical LPK

 

What I ordered today (3/26):

 

-Mag tactical Viper 1 Muzzle brake

 

-Additional Pins (they use longer pins in their lower so i figured extra parts is never a bad thing).

 

-BCM Standard 16" Mid Length Lightweight Upper Receiver Group

 

-Centurion Arms BCG

 

-MOE handguard

 

UPDATE!! I ordered these on 3/28 because well I have no self control

 

-ACE ARFX entry stock

 

-BCM gunfighter Ambi charging handle

 

-D.D. fixed rear sight

 

thats my first build …. might add an optic later on

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Thanks guys!

 

 

Carry handle is cool but buis is better if you want to put an RDS on it. I like the bcm CH but I REALLY like the Rainer Arms Raptor.

 

RDS? Sorry I'm kind of learning as I go. The raptor does look pretty sweet actually looks like I'll have to look into that vs the gunfighter ambi, thanks for the heads up.

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Happy birthday man! I agree with checko, ditch the carry handle and go with some magpul buis. They're relatively cheap and for polymer sights, they are pretty solid. Unless of course you really like the look of a carry handle. 

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Sweet! Now I need to decide carbine vs standard. Ive read conflicting things about which one is best for the mid length gas system, any advice/experience?

You mean standard vs entry length or carbine tube vs rifle tube?

 

Length is very much a personal preference. I prefer shorter stocks ( my str is one click from closed) as I'm a pretty squared up shooter.

 

As far as rifle buffer system vs carbine, it depends on the stock you get. Shorter stock like the entry stock or a magpul ste, ctr, moe etc will use the carbine buffer system. A2, A1 and longer length systems will use the rifle buffer and spring.

 

The mid length is subjectively softer shooting to begin with and 5.56 isn't the most powerful of rounds. I would say either would work for you, and to concentrate on getting g a comfortable stock.

 

One note, carbine buffers come in different weights and this will affect dwell time on your rifle. Too heavy a buffer and it can cause malfunctions but of you get it just right it can decrease felt recoil and keep you on target easier.

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Personally I think I am leaning towards the entry stock but I am a little bit apprehensive due to the the fact that I heard carbine buffers can be finicky. I figure the shouldering and length of a carbine stock will be fine since I am used to my 10/22 so the reach and sight fixture should be easy enough to adjust to.

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Personally I think I am leaning towards the entry stock but I am a little bit apprehensive due to the the fact that I heard carbine buffers can be finicky. I figure the shouldering and length of a carbine stock will be fine since I am used to my 10/22 so the reach and sight fixture should be easy enough to adjust to.

 

The buffers themselves arent really finicky, your upper may be.  The general consensus is to start with a carbine weight buffer, then move 1 step heavier at a time, making sure that everything is functioning properly.  Very rarely does a standard weight buffer cause any problems. 

 

Don't be scuuured

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One more question about parts, if my upper comes with the standard A2 front sight will I be able to get away with just purchasing a flip up rear sight and using them together or will that screw up my sight picture? I guess what I am asking is, do I have to purchase a front a rear sight together or can I get away with just buying the rear sight and using it with the A2 front sight until I upgrade later on?

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Okay, so I couldn't contain myself and I went ahead and ordered everything else I needed. I purchased:

 

Daniel Defense fixed rear sight

 

ACE ARFX entry stock

 

BCM Gunfighter Ambi

 

so I am good to go and just need to get my muzzle pinned when it all comes in … I'm stoked!

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